n Sunrise & Sunset Times n Fishing Information n State ......A saltwater fishing license is required...

n Tidal Calendar n Moon Phases n Sunrise & Sunset Times n Fishing Information n State Record Fish n Boating Access Information n License Fees n Fish Creel Limits

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) manages Alabama’s marine fisheries resources through resource monitoring and assessment, applied research, and enforcement programs. MRD facilities are located in Gulf Shores and on Dauphin Island with approximately 65 people in the Administrative, Enforcement and Fisheries Sections employed within the Division.

MRD’s primary goal is to manage the State’s marine resources to provide maximum benefit to the resources and the citizens of Alabama. In an attempt to meet this goal, data collection and enforcement activities have been implemented. Through effective enforcement, data collection, and data interpretation MRD will be able to promote stewardship and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources now and for future generations.

The Enforcement Section is comprised of 19 state law enforcement officers. They are primarily tasked with patrolling Alabama’s shorelines and its coastal and federal waters to enforce state and federal laws and regulations relating to the conservation and protection of marine resources. Officers also enforce state laws including those relating to boating safety, hunting, and freshwater fishing. They cooperate extensively with other federal and state agencies in the coordination of investigative fisheries enforcement activities, training, public safety, search and rescue, and other natural resource issues.

The Fisheries Section is responsible for making recommendations regarding fishery-related matters

to managers. To meet this responsibility, fisheries staff conduct a variety of monitoring programs to gather data for many species of fish and invertebrates. These programs are divided into two types: fishery-dependent and fishery-independent. Fishery-dependent sampling programs gather data from commercial and recreational anglers’ fishing activities and are useful for identifying trends in catch rates and changes in fishing behavior due to regulations. Fishery-independent programs gather data separate from fishing activities and are useful for monitoring trends in fish populations which can be affected by fishing activities and/or changes in the environment. Data from both types of programs are analyzed together as part of a species assessment. The assessment provides a relative measure of how robust the species’ population is compared to a historical level and the output provides the basis for management decisions. In addition to monitoring and data analysis, fisheries staff participate in various state and federal meetings where marine resources issues are discussed and information is shared.

AlabamaMarine

Resources Division

Scott Bannon, DirectorP.O. Box 189

Dauphin Island, AL 36528(251) 861-2882

Jason Downey, Chief Enforcement OfficerP.O. Box 189

Dauphin Island, AL 36528(251) 861-2882

Kevin Anson, Fisheries Section ChiefP.O. Drawer 458

Gulf Shores, AL 36547(251) 968-7576

Mobile County.............................(251) 861-2882

Baldwin County...........................(251) 968-7576

24-Hour Enforcement Contact....(251) 476-1256

COVER PHOTO BY: Billy Howell

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SALTWATER LICENSE FEES

ALABAMA LOUISIANA FLORIDA ALL OTHERS

ANNUAL $23.80 $90.10 $48.10 $50.95

TRIP $9.95 $28.20 $30.10 $28.20

PIER $6.30 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60

SPEARFISHING $6.00 $8.50 $8.50 $8.50

DISABLED $3.00 N/A N/A N/A

n Annual and seven-day trip licenses are available for residents and non-residents.

n Note: Annual licenses expire August 31 of each year.

n Seven-day trip licenses are effective for 168 consecutive hours from the date and time of purchase.

n The saltwater fishing license is required for angling with rod and reel, artificial bait, lure, gig, cast net, bow, recreational crab traps, and spearfishing.

n * Alabama residents 65 and older, lifetime saltwater license holders, and those fishing from licensed public fishing piers must be registered with the Alabama Saltwater Angler Registry (www.outdooralabama.com/saltwater-registry). This registry is FREE.

A saltwater fishing license is required for all persons fishing or possessing fish in saltwater areas of Ala-bama. Residents and nonresidents under the age of 16 are exempt. Residents age 65 and over are exempt.* Residents may fish from a licensed public fishing pier in the inside waters without purchasing a fishing license.

Alabama Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses

With one call you can get your Alabama fishing and hunting licenses instantly. An authorization number will allow you to begin fishing or hunting the minute you hang up. Regular license fees plus a $4.25 processing fee will be charged to your credit card.

PURCHASE FISHING LICENSES ONLINEwww.outdooralabama.com or 1-888-848-6887

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How to read the tide chart

The tidal predictions provided in this calendar are for reference use only. Due to varying local conditions it should not be used for navigational purposes. Calculations allow for Daylight Savings Time. High and low water predictions are provided by the National Ocean Service.

TIDE HEIGHT AND TIMES

NEAP TIDE DAY

TIDE HEIGHT INDICATORS

Two high and low tides each with little difference between highs and lows

SUNRISE AND SUNSET TIMES ARE SHOWN EACH SUNDAY

MOON PHASELOW TIDE HIGH TIDE

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Fowl River:add 01:32 - highadd 01:40 - low

Bon Secour:add 00:38 - highadd 00:32 - low

Point Clear:add 00:48 - highadd 00:52 - low

Perdido Pass:add 00:17 - highadd 00:19 - low

Mobile River:add 01:48 - highadd 01:48 - low

For the locations listed below, make the following adjustments:

Amplitude line provides a quick visual indicator of tidal stage and height.

BILLY POPE

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POINT CLEAR REEF

HEGGEMAN REEF

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Alabama Inshore Reef System andCoastal Boating Access PointsFor more information visit www.outdooralabama.com/boating/coastal-alabama-boating-access

Gas Platform Reefs

Existing Reefs

Public Boat Ramp

Private Boat Ramp

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Recreational Size and Creel Limits for Alabama State WatersSPECIES SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT

Sheepshead 12” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 10 per person

Spotted Seatrout 14” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 10 per person

Red Drum (Redfish) 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3 per person

26” max TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 1 oversized fish allowed

Cobia (Ling) 33” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 2 per person

King Mackerel 24” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 3 per person

Spanish Mackerel none 15 per person

Florida Pompano 12” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3 per person

Tripletail (Blackfish) 18” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3 per person

Flounder 12” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 10 per person

Striped Bass 1 16” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 2 per person 1

Greater Amberjack 2 34” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person

Lesser Amberjack 14” - 22” FORK LENGTH (FL) 3

Banded Rudderfish 14” - 22” FORK LENGTH (FL) 3

Yellowfin Tuna 27” min CURVED FORK LENGTH no creel limit

Bigeye Tuna 27” min CURVED FORK LENGTH no creel limit

Gag Grouper 2, 4 24” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person 4

Red Grouper 2, 4 20” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person 4

REGULATIONSAll fishing regulations are subject to change so before going fishing check with the Marine Resources Division for any changes:

Gulf Shores ................................... (251) 968-7576

Dauphin Island ............................. (251) 861-2882

www.outdooralabama.com

REPORT VIOLATIONSMarine Resources Division .......... (251) 476-1256

FISH MEASUREMENTTL = TOTAL LENGTHFL = FORK LENGTHCFL = CURVED FORK LENGTH

USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE THE LENGTH OF A FISH:

1. For total length (TL) place the fish on a flat surface with jaw closed. Squeeze tail together and turn it in such a way to obtain maximum total length.

2. For fork length (FL) measure in a straight line from the tip of snout to deepest notch in tail.

3. For curved fork length (CFL - tunas only) measure using flexible rule from tip of upper jaw to deep-est notch in tail.

SPECIES SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT

Black Grouper 2, 4 22” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 4 per person 4

Yellowfin Grouper 2, 4 24” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 4 per person 4

Scamp 2, 4 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 4 per person 4

Snappers 2

Red 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person

Gray (mangrove, black) 12” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 10 per person

Vermilion (beeliner) 10” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 10 per person

Lane 8” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3

Gray Triggerfish 2 15” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person 3

Tarpon 60” min FORK LENGTH (FL) $61 tag required to harvest each tarpon

Mullet none 5

Sharks

Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead

none 1 per person per day

Hammerhead, Great 78” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person per day

Hammerhead, Smooth 78” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person per day

Hammerhead, Scalloped 78” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person per day

All Other Shark Species 54” (FL) (30” dressed) 1 per person per day

T O T A L L E N G T H = T L

F O R K L E N G T H = F L

C U R V E D F O R K L E N G T H = C F L

1 Only two striped bass are allowed within Marine Resources Division jurisdiction.2 Alabama state waters open and close along with federal regulations.3 There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species for which there is no other creel limit.4 Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red grouper and no more than 2

gag grouper included in aggregate).5 Oct. 24 - Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging

in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River and their tributaries.

PROHIBITED SPECIES: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Nurse Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta, Sixgill Shark, Silky Shark, Sandbar Shark (unless the fisherman possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit). www.fisheries.noaa.gov/rules-and-an-nouncements/bulletins

ALL FISH MUST BE LANDED WITH THE HEAD AND FINS INTACT

Illustration: Diane Rome Peebles, Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management

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FLORIDA POMPANOThe Florida pompano commands the

highest price per pound of any marine food fish in the continental U.S. Favorite foods are small shelled animals living in

the upper layers of sandy bottoms.

Commonly Caught Inshore and Coastal Pelagic Fishes

KING MACKERELThe largest of the mackerels in our region, reaching 6

feet in length and up to 80 pounds. Throughout most of the Gulf, the king is a favorite offshore game fish.

COBIA (LING)Cobia are attracted to large objects, including

buoys, ships, sharks, turtles, and giant rays. This fish has many common names including cobia, cabio, ling,

lemon fish and crabeater.

SHEEPSHEADOne of the largest members of the porgy family, sometimes exceeding 2 feet and 10 pounds. Though difficult to clean, its mild flavor rates high on the list of Gulf fishes. The gray-black vertical bars on its

side make it easy to identify.

TRIPLETAIL (BLACKFISH)One way to catch is by using long cane poles and live bait, lowering the bait

within a perimeter of pilings, buoys or other obstructions. If nothing strikes in

a few minutes, it’s on the next spot.

SPANISH MACKERELSpanish mackerel are fast-moving, voracious

predators favoring shallow shelf waters. Sardines, especially anchovies, are their main staple, and

their presence and abundance is often reflected by that of the anchovy schools.

BLUEFISHBlues prefer shallow water near drop-offs from shoals and banks and are especially susceptible to flashy lures and spoons. Be careful: bluefish can easily remove a finger, bone and all, in a

single, clean snap.

SAND & SILVER SEATROUT(WHITE TROUT)

Small for sportfish, usually topping out at about 14 to 16 inches, and a couple of pounds, they are highly regarded for their sporting nature and flesh quality. Lumped together, they are

known locally as “white trout.”

RED DRUM (REDFISH)One of the largest drums, often exceeding a yard in length and 30-40 pounds. Big “bull” reds prefer offshore waters or deeper waters of estuaries, but younger “rat” reds frequent the shallows near piers and jetties. They prefer shellfish, but

will not pass up a good chunk of fish if offered.

SPOTTED SEATROUT (SPECKLED TROUT)

Spotted seatrout feed primarily on fishes and larger shellfish. Because they rely on vicious rapid first

strikes to dismember their prey, they are noted as heavy hitters on artificial lures.

ATLANTIC CROAKERThe flesh is of high quality, far superior to its

reputation as only a mediocre panfish. Its name is derived from the croaking sound generated by the

vibrating of a gas-filled swim bladder.

Illustrations: Diane Rome Peebles, Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management

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Representatives from recreational vessels with red snapper on board are required to report red snapper prior to landing fish in Alabama. The captain or owner of the vessel with red snapper on board is the responsible party for reporting; however, anyone on the vessel can report the information. Only one report is required per trip with harvested red snapper.

Regardless of where the red snapper is harvested, if the fish is landed in Alabama, it must be reported through the Snapper Check. Landing is defined as when seafood is transferred from a vessel to land or to a pier, dock, bulkhead attached to land or when a vessel is hauled onto land via a trailer.

SNAPPER CHECK INFORMATION CAN BE REPORTED THROUGH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:n By smartphone using the Outdoor Alabama app. The app is available for IOS and Android devices at respective app stores.n Online at www.outdooralabama.comn By paper form found at select coastal public boat launches.

REQUIRED REPORTING INFORMATION:n Vessel registration number (state or federal).n Number of anglers on vessel.n Total number of red snapper harvested and discarded dead.n County of landing.n Trip type (private or charter).n Date and time of report (only required when submitting by paper form).

MANDATORY SNAPPER CHECK

USE THE OUTDOOR AL APP TO SNAPPER CHECK!

SEARCH OUTDOOR AL IN YOUR APP STORE TO DOWNLOAD THE ALL NEW OUTDOOR ALABAMA APP.

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GRAY SNAPPER (BLACK/MANGROVE)

This is one of the few snappers found in shallow estuarine waters. Individuals may mingle with

aggregates of pinfish or pigfish around wharfs.

GAG GROUPERMost “black grouper” from the Gulf are really gags. The placement of artificial reefs in shal-low shelf waters of the Gulf in recent years

has greatly enhanced the gag grouper fishery.

RED SNAPPERThe Gulf of Mexico is the center of abundance

for northern red snapper. This is one of the Gulf’s most important fish species; about 13 million

pounds are taken in United States waters annually. Its esteemed reputation as one of the finest food

fishes in the world is well deserved.

LANE SNAPPERThe color of the lane snapper is the

quick way to distinguish it from other snappers. It is a rich red color with 8-10 yellow-gold parallel horizontal stripes

along the side, and a large black diffuse spot under the dorsal fin.

RED GROUPERRed groupers are most abundant in the eastern

Gulf of Mexico. Most specimens taken by charter boat fishermen are in the 2- to 5-pound class, but red grouper may exceed 2 feet and 30 pounds. It is one of the more popular and commonly caught

grouper species of the Gulf.

GRAY TRIGGERFISHThe gray triggerfish is a wide-ranging fish in the western Atlantic. It is a very fine food fish, and is

also a valuable commercial species.

VERMILION SNAPPER (BEELINER)

This snapper favors rocky reefs in moderate to deep shelf areas. Groups amass on flatter tops

of reefs or along gentler sloping reefs, avoiding steep drop-offs and ledges.

Commonly Caught Alabama Reef Fishes

ATLANTIC SPADEFISHSpadefish are superb eating, and when the right

spot is found along with a school in the right mood, a nice catch of pound-weight spadefish is a

real possibility.

GREAT BARRACUDABarracudas are voracious predators and hunt using a classic example

of lie-in-wait or ambush. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed (up to 30mph!) to overrun their prey.

SCAMPThere is no doubt that scamp is one of the most

highly esteemed food fishes in the Gulf. When served at the finest seafood restaurants, it commands a price comparable to red snapper or pompano.

GREATER AMBERJACKThere are four varieties of amberjack: greater amber-jack, lesser amberjack, Almaco jack, and banded rud-

derfish. Federal and state minimum sizes on amberjacks make it imperative that you release any little jacks of

whose identification you’re not absolutely certain.


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SPANISH MACKEREL

n Lateral line gradually slopes from the top edge of gill to the tail.

n First (spiny) dorsal fin has a prominent black patch.

n All sizes have distinct yellow spots along the body.

SPANISH MACKERELSIZE LIMIT: None in Alabama waters; 12-inch fork length in federal waters.

CREEL LIMIT: 15 fish per person; same for Alabama and federal waters.

KING MACKEREL

n Lateral line takes an abrupt drop at mid-body.

n First (spiny) dorsal fin is a uniform grayish color. As both species usually keep this fin folded back in a groove, this difference is not always apparent.

n Fish up to 30 inches have brassy or greenish colored spots.

SPANISH MACKEREL AND JUVENILE KING MACKERELHOW TO TELL THEM APART

KING MACKEREL (Juvenile is shown)SIZE LIMIT: Minimum 24-inch fork length

CREEL LIMIT: 3 per person

Abrupt drop in lateral line at mid-body

Both young king mackerel and Spanish mackerel have a similar shape and coloration. Because these fish often school together and feed on similar prey, anglers should know how to identify each species because size and creel limits vary.

Anglers usually rely too much on the presence of spots to identify Spanish and king mackerels. Because of this mis-take, the following are common violations:

n Possession of undersized king mackerel n Possession of more than two kings per angler

Prominent black patch (flag) on first dorsal fin Gradually sloping

lateral line

Fork length measurement is from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail (caudal fin)

First dorsal fin is a uniform grayish color


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The Sport Fish Restoration Program (SFR) provides grant funds

to the states, the District of Columbia and insular areas fish

and wildlife agencies for fishery projects, boating access and

aquatic education. The Program is authorized by the Sport

Fish Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson DJ) of 1950.

The SFR Program was created to restore and better manage

America’s declining fishery resources and was modeled after

the successful Wildlife Restoration Program. Through the

purchases of fishing equipment, motorboat and small engine

fuels and import duties the SFR Program is one of the most

successful user pay, user benefit programs.

What is the purpose?n Restoration and management of fish species of material

value for sport-fishing and recreation.

n Provide facilities that create or add to public access for recreational boating.

n Provide aquatic education to the public to increase understanding of water resources and associated aquatic life.

What are eligible projects?n Projects restoring, conserving, managing, and enhancing

sport fish having material value for sport or recreation.

n Projects enhancing the public’s understanding of water

resources and aquatic life, assisting them in developing

attitudes toward the aquatic environment.

Where does SFR funds come from?Excise taxes on fishing equipment, motorboat and small

engine fuels, import duties, and interest are collected

and appropriated to states and territories from the Sport

Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.These funds are

apportioned based on a formula which includes land area

and number of paid recreational fishing license holders.

What is the Sport Fish Restoration Program?

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BILLY POPE

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SPECIAL REPORTING CONTACTS

MANATEE SIGHTINGSDauphin Island Sea Lab’s Manatee Sighting NetworkCall: 1-866-493-5803Email: [email protected]: manatee.disl.org

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Date and time of sightingn Location of sightingn Contact information of reporting partyn Number of animals and approximate sizen Any distinguishing marks or scarsn What they were doingn How they were spottedn Volunteer photos (if taken)

FISH KILLSAlabama Marine Resources Division (AMRD)Dauphin Island ....................... (251) 861-2882Gulf Shores ............................. (251) 968-7576

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Date and time fish kill was observedn Location of fish killn Contact information of reporting partyn Species of fish involvedn Approximate number of fish

TURTLE STRANDINGSAlabama Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage NetworkCall 1-866-732-8878

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Contact information of reporting partyn Date and time of strandingn Exact location of strandingn Health of the animal (alive or dead)n General description of the animal

DOLPHINS AND WHALES Alabama’s Marine Mammal Stranding NetworkCall 1-877-942-5343

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Contact information of reporting partyn Date and time of strandingn Exact location of strandingn Estimated size of the animaln General description of the animal

©Jeff Stamer

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SPECIES LOCAL NAME ANGLER HOMETOWN DATE CAUGHT WEIGHT

AFRICAN POMPANO SAME RODNEY MICHAEL DUTTON MOBILE, AL 9/9/1989 39 Lbs. 7 Ounces

ALMACO JACK SAME HARRY MAC BARNES MONTGOMERY, AL 5/10/2002 47 Lbs. 8 Ounces

AMBERJACK SAME MARCUS RODERICK KENNEDY MOBILE, AL 6/19/1981 127 Lbs. 12 Ounces

ATLANTIC BONITO SAME JOE ZOLCZYNSKI FAIRHOPE, AL 12/31/1994 5 Lbs. 5 Ounces

ATLANTIC CROAKER CROAKER CARL N. BILLINGS MOBILE, AL 8/26/2000 5 Lbs. 8 Ounces

ATLANTIC GOLDENEYE TILEFISH SAME MIKEL RAY HOTT FREDONIA, KS 5/16/2012 5 Lbs. 0 Ounces

ATLANTIC MOONFISH SAME JOE ALLEN MCSHERDON CHILDERSBURG, AL 8/12/2003 1 Lb. 0 Ounces

ATLANTIC SAILFISH SAILFISH ROBERT L. MEADOR, JR BIRMINGHAM, AL 1974 81 Lbs. 0 Ounces

ATLANTIC SHARPNOSE SHARK SAND SHARK CRAIG MIRONCHUCK BAUXITE, AR 5/12/2006 16 Lbs. 3 Ounces

ATLANTIC SPADEFISH SPADEFISH ASHLEY NICHOLE OSBURN WILMER, AL 7/14/2007 8 Lbs. 8 Ounces

BARRELFISH SAME RICKY DAVID POSEY DEATSVILLE, AL 7/12/2009 25 Lbs. 6 Ounces

BEARDED BROTULA SAME MICHAEL T. DOWDY MOBILE, AL 8/9/1997 19 Lbs. 8 Ounces

BERMUDA CHUB SAME SHERMAN SMITH SILVERHILL, AL 6/17/2006 10 Lbs. 5 Ounces

BIGEYE BIGEYE SNAPPER YANO FRANCIS SERRA CODEN, AL 6/28/2006 3 Lbs. 2 Ounces

BIGEYE TUNA SAME BOBBY ABERNATHY MERRYVILLE, LA 10/26/2014 236 Lbs. 0 Ounces

BLACK DRUM SAME ROBERT DEAN DISNEY IRVINGTON, AL 4/20/2002 61 Lbs. 0 Ounces

BLACK GROUPER SAME DAVID MARK POSSIEN NORTHPORT, AL 8/11/2012 106 Lbs. 3.2 Ounces

BLACK SEA BASS SAME STEVE W. EDWARDS MARIANNA, AR 7/31/2000 3 Lbs. 2 Ounces

BLACKBELLY ROSEFISH SAME JONATHAN EDWARD GRAHAM SEMMES, AL 7/22/2006 2 Lbs. 13 Ounces

BLACKFIN TUNA SAME JAMES D. JOHNSON NEW ORLEANS, LA 7/1/2008 35 Lbs. 2 Ounces

BLACKWING SEAROBIN SEA ROBIN CECILIA DANIELLE MUSSELWHITE IRVINGTON, AL 4/24/2005 1 Lb. 13 Ounces

BLUE ANGELFISH SAME LILLI COOPER WAVERLY, IA 7/28/2018 3 Lbs. 9.28 Ounces

BLUE MARLIN SAME CHRIS FERRARA BATON ROUGE, LA 7/12/2013 845 Lbs. 13 Ounces

BLUE RUNNER HARDTAIL STACEY MICHELE MOIREN MOBILE, AL 6/28/1997 11 Lbs. 2 Ounces

BLUEFIN TUNA SAME JOHN ENGAUIST BATON ROUGE, LA 6/3/2006 829 Lbs. 6 Ounces

BLUEFISH SAME ALICIA WALIMAA MERIDIAN, MS 6/5/2004 17 Lbs. 4 Ounces

BLUELINE TILEFISH SAME STEVEN LANCE BOWMAN VALLEY GRANDE, AL 5/24/2008 9 Lbs. 5.5 Ounces

BULL SHARK SAME JEFF MOORE BIRMINGHAM, AL 6/10/2015 448 Lbs. 4 Ounces

COBIA LING BENJAMIN ELBERRY FAIREY PENSACOLA, FL 4/18/1995 117 Lbs. 7 Ounces

CREOLEFISH SAME ROBERT JORDAN BARNHILL ROBERTSDALE, AL 7/7/2018 3 Lbs. 5 Ounces

CREVALLE JACK CAVALLA JOSEPH CONDRY POPE IV ALABASTER, AL 10/31/2014 40 Lbs. 2 Ounces

CUBBYU SAME CAROLINE ANN ENNIS GULF BREEZE, FL 7/13/2013 2 Lbs. 3.7 Ounces

CUBERA SNAPPER SAME LADON SWANN CODEN, AL 8/14/2015 94 Lbs. 3 Ounces

CUTLASSFISH SAME JOHN ROBERT FRAIN CUMMING, GA 6/5/2015 3 Lbs. 5 Ounces

DARWIN’S SLIMEHEAD BIG ROUGHY LANCE SMITH LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 6/6/2014 5 Lbs. 0 Ounces

DOCTORFISH SAME PAVEL MALANCEA ROBERTSDALE, AL 9/13/2007 1 Lb. 4 Ounces

DOG SNAPPER SAME MIKE E. NELSON ORANGE BEACH, AL 7/22/2018 16 Lbs. 4 Ounces

DOLPHINFISH DOLPHIN MAHI MAHI ASHTON TROY MABIRE PENSACOLA, FL 5/26/2007 65 Lbs. 8 Ounces

ESCOLAR SAME JOHN CHARLES MCCANN LOGANVILLE, GA 6/8/2008 69 Lbs. 10 Ounces

FILEFISH SAME WILLIE LEE BROWN BIRMINGHAM, AL 10/12/1991 8 Lbs. 8 Ounces

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FLORIDA POMPANO POMPANO PATRICIA LYNN CLUCK FOLEY, AL 4/28/2010 6 Lbs. 13 Ounces

FLOUNDER SAME PETE C. MELECH MOBILE, AL 10/15/1975 13 Lbs. 3 Ounces

GAFFTOPSAIL CATFISH GAFFTOP CHRISTIAN E. BUTTS PACE, FL 10/30/2015 12 Lbs. 7.4 Ounces

GAG GROUPER SAME JERE AUSTILL, JR. MOBILE, AL 5/16/1905 74 Lbs. 8 Ounces

GRAY SNAPPER MANGROVE/BLACK PAM WARD FAIRHOPE, AL 5/16/2007 18 Lbs. 11 Ounces

GRAY TRIGGERFISH TRIGGERFISH ROBBY MYERS AXIS, AL 5/31/1993 13 Lbs. 8 Ounces

GREAT BARRACUDA BARRACUDA STEVEN HAWKINS MOBLE, AL 7/25/2005 52 Lbs. 4 Ounces

GULF HAKE SAME DICK PAUL GULF SHORES, AL 9/25/2016 5 Lbs. 13.6 Ounces

GULF/SOUTHERN KINGFISH WHITING LAMONT RIGNEY EIGHT MILE, AL 4/9/2001 2 Lbs. 15 Ounces

HORSE-EYE JACK SAME CURTIS NEAL FOSTER MOBILE, AL 7/7/2017 27 Lbs. 8 Ounces

INSHORE LIZARDFISH SAME TAYLOR ANDREPONT LAFAYETTE, LA 11/21/2017 1 Lbs. 0 Ounces

KEELTAIL POMFRET SAME MARSHALL ROBERT CARROLL ORANGE BEACH, AL 7/6/2017 20 Lbs. 6.72 Ounces

KING MACKEREL SAME JEREMY ALAN GOLDMAN DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL 7/20/2014 69 Lbs. 15 Ounces

KNOBBED PORGY SAME TIM SHIRLEY DOTHAN, AL 4/20/2008 2 Lbs. 15 Ounces

LADYFISH SKIPJACK CLINTON A. COLLIER CODEN, AL 9/26/2014 4 Lbs. 10.6 Ounces

LANE SNAPPER SAME SCOTT E. JORDAN SARALAND, AL 7/15/2001 8 Lbs. 1 Ounce

LEMON SHARK SAME TERRY L. SMITH MOBILE, AL 7/21/1995 278 Lbs. 8 Ounces

LEOPARD TOAD FISH SAME JAMES MYRICK SAND ROCK, AL 10/1/2006 4 Lbs. 3 Ounces

LITTLE TUNNY BONITO W.A. MARCH, JR. MOBILE, AL 1956 21 Lbs. 0 Ounces

LONGBILL SPEARFISH SPEARFISH VALERIE P. JOHNSON FAIRHOPE, AL 1976 53 Lbs. 0 Ounces

LONGTAIL BASS SAME DAYNA BOWLES DUNCAN, OK 3/19/2010 5 Lbs. 14 Ounces

LOOKDOWN SAME TERRELL KEITH SMITH MOBILE, AL 8/24/1997 2 Lbs. 2 Ounces

MAKO SHARK SAME LARRY A. JOHNSON ORANGE BEACH, AL 8/20/1978 737 Lbs. 0 Ounces

MUTTON SNAPPER SAME MARCUS BRYANT SEMMES, AL 7/25/2006 20 Lbs. 12 Ounces

OCEAN TRIGGERFISH SAME CHAD R. HILTON GULFPORT, MS 8/10/2013 7 Lbs. 10 Ounces

OILFISH SAME JAMES ALLEN COKER, JR. MOBILE, AL 7/24/2016 55 Lbs. 2 Ounces

OYSTER FISH SAME ANDREW MONTGOMERY MOBILE, AL 8/13/2005 2 Lbs. 8 Ounces

PERMIT SAME JERRY W. MORGAN, JR. FORT SCOTT, KS 7/29/2013 3 Lbs. 12.8 Ounces

PIGFISH SAME JEFFREY EISEMANN O’FALLOW, IL 7/5/2016 2 Lbs. 4.6 Ounces

PINFISH SAME ROY “TOJO” WHITE CODEN, AL 5/15/2001 3 Lbs. 2 Ounces

POMPANO DOLPHINFISH SAME TYLER M. KENNEDY MOBILE, AL 6/30/2012 4 Lbs. 2 Ounces

QUEEN TRIGGERFISH SAME JAKE TAFFARO, JR. ELBERTA, AL 7/6/1999 7 Lbs. 8 Ounces

RAINBOW RUNNER SAME LAKEN NICOLE SULLIVAN LYNN HAVEN, FL 9/10/2006 19 Lbs. 9 Ounces

RED DRUM REDFISH AL MEAD THEODORE, AL 7/19/2013 45 Lbs. 9 Ounces

RED GROUPER SAME MICHAEL DALE SARGENT, JR. FULTON, MO 3/23/2002 34 Lbs. 10 Ounces

RED HIND SAME WILLIAM HOLMES HILL MOBILE, AL 7/17/1987 2 Lbs. 14 Ounces

RED LIONFISH SAME TRAVIS WAYNE PRESSOR MULBERRY, TN 6/1/2016 2 Lbs. 13.76 Ounces

RED PORGY WHITE SNAPPER JEREMY COLLINGS THEODORE, AL 4/2/2011 7 Lbs. 10.6 Ounces

RED SNAPPER SAME MELVIN E. DUNN, JR. THEODORE, AL 6/1/2002 44 Lbs. 12 Ounces

ROCK HIND SAME DANIEL ELI CAMPBELL MOBILE, AL 7/17/2012 3 Lbs. 7.2 Ounces

ROUGHTAIL STINGRAY SAME DAN R. MIDGETTE SEMMES, AL 8/6/2000 160 Lbs. 0 Ounces

SAILFISH SAME R.L. MEADOR, JR. BIRMINGHAM, AL 1974 81 Lbs. 0 Ounces

SAND TILEFISH TILEFISH TOMMY WILES ALABASTER, AL 6/9/2016 2 Lbs. 3 Ounces

SAND/SILVER SEATROUT WHITE TROUT ANTHONY “RYAN” CONKLIN CODEN, AL 7/12/1997 6 Lbs. 10.56 Ounces

SCAMP SAME ROBERT ANDREW CONKLIN MOBILE, AL 7/22/2000 29 Lbs. 10 Ounces

SEA CATFISH SAME COLE REED KLEFFMAN SEYMOUR, IN 10/9/2018 3 Lbs. 3 Ounces

SHARKSUCKER SAME BILL ARNOLD CANTONMENT, FL 6/4/2016 8 Lbs. 7.84 Ounces

SHEEPSHEAD SAME BRANDEN RYAN COLLIER IRVINGTON, AL 4/1/2015 13 Lbs. 9 Ounces

SILK SNAPPER SAME ROBERT BRETT RUTLEDGE MOBILE, AL 9/10/2016 9 Lbs. 0 Ounces

SKIPJACK TUNA SAME STROM SMITH OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 8/31/2013 32 Lbs. 6.4 Ounces

SMOOTH DOGFISH SAME DICK PAUL GULF SHORES, AL 5/24/2016 17 Lbs. 11.20 Ounces

SMOOTH PUFFER SAME BRETT L. RUSSELL, SR. GULF SHORES, AL 4/2/2013 10 Lbs. 3 Ounces

SNOWY GROUPER SAME TYLER M. KENNEDY MOBILE, AL 3/1/2014 68 Lbs. 7 Ounces

SOUTHERN HAKE SAME JACK L. GAINES DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL 4/23/2006 3 Lbs. 4.48 Ounces

SOUTHERN STARGAZER SAME MICHAEL BRYANT MOBILE, AL 4/13/2006 6 Lbs. 4.5 Ounces

SOUTHERN STINGRAY SAME GORDON GRADY MCGLAWN ALICEVILLE, AL 7/26/2007 151 Lbs. 3.2 Ounces

SPANISH HOGFISH SAME GARRETT THOMAS AKRIDGE MOBILE, AL 8/29/2015 1 Lb. 8.96 Ounces

SPANISH MACKEREL SAME LINTON LARRY MATTHEWS MOBILE, AL 10/19/1993 8 Lbs. 12 Ounces

SPECKLED HIND SAME BRAXTON BRION HARDIN NORTHPORT, AL 5/28/2011 39 Lbs. 13 Ounces

SPINY CHEEK SCORPIONFISH SAME IKE FARMER SALEM, AL 5/24/2014 4 Lbs. 4 Ounces

SPOTFIN HOGFISH SAME BO KEOUGH ORANGE BEACH, AL 2/16/2018 1 Lbs. 1.2 Ounces

SPOTTED SCORPIONFISH SAME CURTIS NEAL FOSTER MOBILE, AL 7/19/2015 3 Lbs. 14 Ounces

SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECK WILLFORD DUCHERME ORANGE BEACH, AL 5/6/1980 12 Lbs. 4 Ounces

SPOTTED SPOON-NOSE EEL SAME BRAD ANDRE’ SPANISH FORT, AL 7/12/2008 1 Lb. 4 Ounces

SQUIRRELFISH SAME MICHAEL SIMMONS CONWAY, AR 8/4/2006 1 Lb. 1 Ounce

STRIPED BASS SAME BILLY HENDERSON FAIRFIELD, AL 6/22/1976 55 Lbs. 0 Ounces

STRIPED MULLET MULLET ARNOLD L. TILLMAN III THEODORE, AL 9/11/2018 1 Lb. 2 Ounces

SWORDFISH BROADBILL WENDELL L. SAWYER, JR. MOBILE, AL 9/16/2006 448 Lbs. 0 Ounces

TARPON SAME BILLY WILDBERGER MOBILE, AL 8/15/1992 203 Lbs. 0 Ounces

TIGER SHARK SAME LARRY GENE EBERLY GULF SHORES, AL 6/24/1990 988 Lbs. 8 Ounces

TILEFISH, NORTHERN SAME TERRY DEWAYNE CAYLOR CITRONELLE, AL 5/12/2007 29 Lbs. 4 Ounces

TOMTATE SAME LAUREN OGLE MUNCIE, IN 8/5/2014 1 Lb. 4.8 Ounces

TRIPLETAIL BLACKFISH BOB BARNES BAYOU LA BATRE, AL 5/29/1905 37 Lbs. 5 Ounces

VERMILLION SNAPPER BEELINER JOHN W. DOSS THEODORE, AL 6/6/1987 7 Lbs. 3 Ounces

WAHOO SAME DAVID MATTHEW SUMRALL MOBILE, AL 5/6/2006 123 Lbs. 6 Ounces

WARSAW GROUPER WARSAW MICHAEL J. DRIVER PENSACOLA, FL 7/18/1988 226 Lbs. 0 Ounces

WHITE MARLIN SAME JAMES ASHLEY WALTERS SATSUMA, AL 5/24/1997 98 Lbs. 13 Ounces

WHITEBONE PORGY PORGY PAUL SAXTON WILCOXSON RUSSELLVILLE, AL 8/4/2016 6 Lbs. 1 Ounce

WRECKFISH SAME DOUG MALLONEE SEMMES, AL 5/30/2006 68 Lbs. 6 Ounces

YELLOW CHUB SAME THOMAS D. JONES DAPHNE, AL 10/22/2003 7 Lbs. 4 Ounces

YELLOWEDGE GROUPER SAME TYLER M. KENNEDY MOBILE, AL 6/30/2012 48 Lbs. 9.28 Ounces

YELLOWFIN TUNA SAME MATTHEW PAUL EUSNER ASHLAND, KY 6/3/2006 221 Lbs. 7.2 Ounces

YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER SAME JEREMY FINDLEY MAYLENE, AL 7/5/2011 6 Lbs. 15 Ounces

Alabama Record Saltwater Fish - 2018 (Continued)

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources64 N Union StreetMontgomery, AL 36130www.outdooralabama.com

COMMISSIONER’S OFFICEChristopher M. Blankenship, CommissionerEdward F. Poolos, Deputy Commissioner(334) 242-3486

STATE LANDS DIVISIONPatti McCurdy, Director(334) 242-3484

Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research ReserveL.G. Adams, Manager11300 U.S. Hwy. 98Fairhope, AL 36532(251) 928-9792www.weeksbayreserve.com

STATE PARKS DIVISIONGreg Lein, Director(334) 242-3334www.alapark.com

WILDLIFE & FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISIONCharles Sykes, Director(334) 242-3465

WFF District 5 Office30571 Five Rivers BlvdSpanish Fort, AL 36527(251) 626-5474

Alabama Law Enforcement AgencyMarine Patrol Southern Division27557 Larry C. Kelley LaneOrange Beach, AL 365611 (888) 903-2583

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries(334) 240-7171www.agi.alabama.gov

Alabama Department of Environmental Management(334) 271-7700www.adem.state.al.us

Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel1 (800) ALABAMAwww.alabama.travel

Geological Survey of Alabama & State Oil & Gas Board(205) 349-2852www.gsa.state.al.us

Bon Secour National Wildlife RefugeU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service(251) 540-7720www.fws.gov/bonsecour

U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceDaphne Field Office(251) 441-5181www.fws.gov/daphne

U.S. Department of the ArmyMobile District-Corps of EngineersRegulatory Branch (Permits) - (251) 690-2658Wetlands Permits - (251) 694-3776Map Sales - (251) 441-5631www.sam.usace.army.mil

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region IV(404) 562-9900www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-epa-region-4-southeast

NOAA FisheriesSoutheast Regional Office(727) 824-5301www.sero.nmfs.noaa.gov

Natural Resources Conservation Service(334) 887-4581www.al.nrcs.usda.gov

Alabama Wildlife Federation3050 Lanark RoadMillbrook, AL 36054(800) 822-9453www.alabamawildlife.org Alabama Wildlife CenterOak Mountain State Park100 Terrace DrivePelham, AL 35124(205) 663-7930 (office)(205) 663-7930 ext. 2 (hotline)www.awrc.org Weeks Bay Foundation11401 U.S. Highway 98Fairhope, AL 36532(251) 990-5004www.weeksbay.org

Coastal Conservation Association - Alabama(251) 478-3474www.ccaalabama.org

The Nature Conservancy of Alabama2100 1st Ave. North, Suite 500Birmingham, AL 35203(250) 251-1155www.nature.org/alabama Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Consortium(251) 861-3018www.masgc.org

Mobile Bay National Estuary Program(251) 431-6409www.mobilebaynep.com

Mobile County Wildlife and Conservation Assoc.P.O. Box 16063Mobile, AL 36616(251) 343-6711www.mcwca.org Mobile Baykeeper450C Government St.Mobile, AL 36602251-433-4BAYwww.mobilebaykeeper.org

Alabama Environmental Council2014 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35203(205) 322-3126www.aeconline.org

Alabama Coastal Foundation250 Conti StreetMobile, AL 36602(251) 990-6002www.joinacf.org

MARINE TOWING INFORMATION

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION

United States Coast Guard – Sector Mobile1500 15th Street, Brookley ComplexMobile, AL 36615

PRIMARY PHONE: (251) 441-5720

EMERGENCY PHONE: (251) 441-6211

EMERGENCY RADIO: VHF 16

homeport.uscg.mil/mobile

Sea Tow - Mobile(251) 973-0345

BoatUS Towing1-800-391-4869

PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS

FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES

CONSERVATION CONTACTS

OTHER STATE AGENCIES

The permitted reef zones off the coast of Alabama comprise the largest artificial reef program in the United States. The multiple permit zones consist of 1,062 square miles of permitted bottoms containing nearly 2,000 public reef structures and 9,000 privately permitted structures. The program initially began in the 1950s and contains reefs made of a variety of cleaned and approved materials including bridge spans, ships, army tanks, dry docks, farm equipment, pre-fabricated reef balls/pyramids, repurposed concrete and decommissioned oil and gas platforms. The reef zone provides habitat for corals, barnacles, sponges, crabs, urchins, worms, baitfish and reef fish.

Alabama’s OffshoreArtificial Reef Zones

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BonSecour

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Mobile Bay

Gulf of Mexico

Mississippi Sound

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PERMIT AREADON KELLEYNORTH

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DON KELLEYNORTH

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TATUM-WINNNORTH GENERAL

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TATUM-WINNNORTH GENERAL

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DON KELLEYSOUTH

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DON KELLEYSOUTH

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TATUM-WINNSOUTH GENERAL

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DAUPHIN ISLANDFORT MORGAN

GULF SHORES

ORANGE BEACH

ALABAMA’S OFFSHORE ARTIFICIAL REEF ZONES – MAP

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